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A spirit of unruly fun presides over the Good Neighbors Jamboree. Now in its seventh year, the open-air celebration of retail, food and music has attracted thousands of visitors from across Japan to this remote region.

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University dormitories may evoke unsavoury images of late nights and poor hygiene but at the University of British Columbia (pictured) in Vancouver, work on its latest residential building promises to breathe new life into…

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Ishinomaki Laboratory rose from the rubble of the earthquake that struck Japan six years ago.
Here’s how the furniture workshop helped to rebuild the community, stool by stool, and went on to become a thriving business.
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We discover the world of luck and fortune in our cities, from how architects apply the Chinese philosophy of feng shui to their work to a district thought to be so lucky that it was named Boa Sorte ('good luck' in Portug…

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Since 1880 Horgenglarus has made furniture using time-honoured techniques. That’s why its classic, sturdy chairs are still in high demand in the Alpine nation, used by both parliament and the general public, and have become…

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With work ranging from cathedral renovations to university buildings, architect Jim Olson has stayed true to his principle that buildings should be a bridge between nature, culture and people. His family lodge is a labour…

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Japan’s push for builders to use domestically grown trees, planted more than half a century ago, is being taken to the next level. Architect Kengo Kuma’s design for Japan’s new National Stadium calls for outer walls made…

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Presented by Monocle’s Daniel Giacopelli, ‘Eureka’ is a weekly spotlight on business origins brought to you by the team behind ‘The Entrepreneurs’. In this episode Hayden Wood shares his journey from management consultant…

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He is perhaps best known for producing Jamie Woon’s debut album ‘Mirrorwriting’ but now Royce Wood Junior is stepping out from behind the scenes and this year released his first solo record, ‘The Ashen Tang’. Royce Wood…

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We’re all for wooden buildings at Monocle and Swedish firm Folkhem has done wonderful work in the field. That said, a growing interest in timber-framed high-rises is worth pondering (pictured) . PLP Architecture and Camb…

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Designed by our in-house team, this hinoki-wood desk organiser comes in six parts and offers stackable storage solutions for everyday use. Six compartments neatly store stationery, small accessories and letters. The entire…

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The work of the Zimmerer, or carpenter, in Germany is steeped in tradition and their skill in restoring old timber houses is much in demand. We meet the master and his apprentice who is training for a way of life, not just…

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On a trekking adventure through Nepal, John Wood noticed the lack of quality children’s books and learning materials. After returning home and quitting his executive job at Microsoft, he created Room to Read, one of the…